In 2024, the world's population grew by more than 71 million people, bringing the total to 8.09 billion as of January this year, reports "World" News Agency.
According to analytical calculations, the rapid growth in population is mainly observed in the continent of Africa. In this regard, experts estimate that the number of people living in Africa could nearly double in the next twenty years.
According to UN analyses, by 2037, the population of our planet could surpass 9 billion for the first time. However, while the population of the world continues to grow, the overall rate of growth has significantly slowed down.
